The Derbyshire campaign records of Captain David Ramwell, author of 'A Ship Too Far: the Mystery of the Derbyshire', are available at the Maritime Archives and Library, reference D/DFA(A).

Museum display

MV Derbyshire - Search for the Truth

Mosaic photograph of the stern, from the wreck survey of MV Derbyshire. Courtesy of the Department for Transport

This online feature was created to mark the 25th anniversary of the sinking in 2005. The accompanying display in the museum which opened to mark the anniversary in 2005 was updated in 2012 with a new display MV Derbyshire - Search for the Truth.

The museum display tells the story of the sinking of the MV Derbyshire, subsequent investigations into its disappearance and the tireless campaign of the Derbyshire Family Association to find out the truth. Featured objects include:

Bibby Line uniform jacket and cap of Leo Coltman, Third Engineer Officer

Bell presented to the Derbyshire Family Association by NUMAST

Letter from Ronnie Musa, Able Seaman 1

Memorial plaque

The display also features leaflets, books and other material produced during the Derbyshire Family Association's long campaign for the truth and to improve safety procedures for bulk carriers.

Images and text provided courtesy of the Derbyshire Family Association.